Trump inauguration 25 days away, what to know
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But with the start of a new year around the corner, Americans appear to be heading into it exhausted by political news.

Biden condemns Russia's Christmas attack on Ukraine
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President Biden's time in the oval office is coming to an end, but he is vowing to stand with Ukraine until he leaves Washington.

Bill Clinton discharged from DC hospital after flu treatment

Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after being treated for influenza.

Bill Clinton hospitalized in DC for fever, in 'good spirits,' spokesperson says

Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., for testing and observation after developing a fever.

Illinois doctor among 37 federal inmates whose death sentences were commuted by Biden

The move affects 37 men, including Ronald Mikos, a 76-year-old Illinois doctor. Mikos, the oldest man on federal death row, is only the second person sentenced to capital punishment in the history of Chicago’s Dirksen Federal Courthouse.

Former Lake County marine gets death sentence commuted
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Biden?s decision, which halts federal executions, has sparked debate, with critics questioning the fairness of the death penalty system and President-elect Donald Trump pledging to reinstate it.

CPS CEO's firing sparks power struggle as board members join CTU negotiations
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The firing of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Friday has triggered a power struggle within the district, with board members taking on part of his role, including attending contract negotiations with the CTU.

A look at all the Bidens' White House Christmases

This year, the White House celebrates the holiday with "A Season of Peace and Light." Here’s a look back at the Bidens’ White House Christmases over the past four years.

Biden gives life in prison to most federal death row inmates: What to know
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President?Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting a majority of those currently on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment.

Political fallout grows after CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's firing

The political fallout continues after Friday night's firing of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez during a chaotic special meeting of the Chicago Board of Education.